DENSE FOG

Dense fog advisory issued Tuesday morning

Apr 11, 2017 | WLSAM Staff

(CHICAGO) The National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory for the Chicago area Tuesday morning.

The advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. for Cook, Kane, DuPage, Kendall, Grundy and Will counties in Illinois, as well as Lake and Porter counties in Indiana, the weather service said.

The fog could reduce visibility to a quarter-mile or less and create hazardous driving conditions, according to the weather service. Motorists are cautioned to use their headlights, slow down and leave plenty of distance ahead of their vehicles.

WEATHER | Morning fog, then cloudy this afternoon. High 54F.

Apr 11, 2017 | WLSAM Staff

Forecast Summary
Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS-AM
Tuesday, April 11th, 2017

…DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING…

THE CHICAGO-OHARE CLIMATE NORMALS FOR TODAY
NORMAL RECORD YEAR
MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE (F) 57 90 1930
MINIMUM TEMPERATURE (F) 37 25 1989
1973
1882

SUNRISE AND SUNSET
APRIL 11 2017 – SUNRISE 617 AM CDT SUNSET 729 PM CDT
APRIL 12 2017 – SUNRISE 616 AM CDT SUNSET 730 PM CDT

Today | Morning fog, then cloudy this afternoon. High 54F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight | Partly cloudy skies. Low 37F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow | Sunny along with a few clouds. High 61F. (cooler lake) Winds E at 10 to 15 mph.

Tomorrow night | Cloudy. Low 47F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday | Morning showers. Highs in the mid-60s and lows in the low 50s.

Friday | Showers possible in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s and lows in the low 60s.

Saturday | Windy with times of sun and clouds. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the low 60s.

Sunday | Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the upper 40s.

Monday | Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid-50s and lows in the mid-40s.

Dense fog advisory in effect for northern Illinois, NW Indiana

Feb 7, 2017 | WLSAM Staff

(CHICAGO) A dense fog advisory is in effect throughout the Chicago area Tuesday morning.

The advisory is in effect until noon and covers most of northern Illinois and parts of northwest Indiana, according to the National Weather Service. The fog advisory covers Cook, Will, Lake, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, LaSalle, Grundy, Winnebago, Boone, McHenry, Ogle, Lee and DeKalb counties in Illinois and Lake and Porter counties in Indiana.

The fog could reduce visibilities throughout the area to a quarter mile or less, the weather service said. Drivers are encouraged to slow down, use their headlights and leave plenty of distance ahead of them.

WEATHER – Cloudy early, then off and on rain showers for the afternoon. Areas of dense fog. High in the Upper 30s.

Jan 17, 2017 | WLSAM Staff

Forecast Summary

Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS-AM Forecast
Tuesday, January 17, 2017

A gradual warm-up begins today with highs possibly reaching around 50 by the weekend.

DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING

Today | Cloudy early, then off and on rain showers for the afternoon. Areas of dense fog. Temps nearly steady in the mid to upper 30s. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

Tonight | Cloudy with occasional drizzle…mainly this evening. Low 32F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow | Cloudy skies early will become partly cloudy later in the day. High 42F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph.

Tomorrow night | Clear skies. Low 29F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday | Plenty of sun. Highs in the mid-40s and lows in the mid-30s.

Friday | Light rain in the morning. Highs in the mid-40s and lows in the upper 30s.

Saturday | Mostly cloudy. Highs in the low 50s and lows in the low 40s.

Sunday | Rain developing during the afternoon. Highs in the low 50s and lows in the upper 30s.

Monday | Cloudy with rain. Highs in the low 40s and lows in the mid-30s.

Dense fog, possible flooding in store for morning commute

Jan 17, 2017 | WLSAM Staff

(CHICAGO) Dense fog and a chance of flooding throughout the Chicago area could hamper the Tuesday morning commute.

A flood warning is in effect for the Chicago region until 7:45 a.m., while a dense fog advisory is in effect until 10 a.m., according to the National Weather Service.

Heavy rainfall combined with runoff caused by frozen ground conditions could result in flooding in parts of Cook, DuPage and Will counties, the weather service said. Areas near small creeks and streams are especially at risk for flooding, along with drainage areas and low-lying spots on streets and highways.

The dense fog that rolled in overnight is expected to linger in the region throughout the morning, reducing visibility to a quarter-mile or less, according to the weather service. Flooded roads combined with the reduced visibility caused by the fog could create hazardous driving conditions during the morning commute.

For today’s full forecast from Ray Stagich, click here.